serial
1 antonym for serial — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Arranged in, or having to do with, a series or repeated succession.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Arranged in, or having to do with, a series or repeated succession.
“The factory uses a serial process, where each step must finish before the next begins.”
Opposites
2. noun
A story or programme released in regular installments rather than all at once.
“We loved the radio serial and listened to every episode over breakfast.”
Antonyms
How to use serial
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
serial killer
serial number
serial format
Etymology
Formed from "series" plus "-al," modelled on Latin seriālis.
Full origin of serial →Frequently asked questions
What does “serial” mean?
The word “serial” means arranged in, or having to do with, a series or repeated succession. In plain terms, something happening repeatedly in a sequence, or released bit by bit rather than all at once.
How do you pronounce “serial”?
“Serial” is pronounced SEER-rih-uhl (/ˈsɪɹ.i.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “serial” in a sentence?
Here is “serial” used in a sentence: “He was investigated as a suspected serial offender.”
What part of speech is “serial”?
Depending on how it is used, “serial” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “serial” come from?
The word “serial” comes from Latin. Formed from "series" plus "-al," modelled on Latin seriālis.
Is “serial” a common word?
“Serial” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “serial” have?
“Serial” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: arranged in, or having to do with, a series or repeated succession.
What is the difference between 'serial' and 'cereal'?
They are homophones that sound alike but differ in meaning. 'Serial' relates to a series or successive installments, while 'cereal' is a breakfast food or grain crop.
What is the difference between 'serial' and 'series'?
'Serial' is chiefly an adjective meaning arranged in a series, or a noun for a story released in installments. 'Series' is a noun meaning a set of related things or episodes considered as a group.
Why is it called a 'serial number'?
A serial number is a unique identifier assigned in sequence, using the adjective sense of 'serial' meaning arranged in a series. Each item receives its own number in an ordered succession.
Why is a repeat offender called a 'serial killer'?
The word 'serial' here means occurring in a repeated succession. A serial killer is someone who commits a series of similar crimes over time, one after another.
